The Three Kingdoms: The Prodigal Son of Shu Han, starting with a fiery blaze at Wolong Ridge.

Summary

Liu Bei's faction strategizes about entering Sichuan, a crucial step for their long-term plans. The group discusses the military challenges ahead, including the loss of Pang Tong and the need to swiftly capture Hanzhong. Cao Cao's relocation of the Hanzhong people is a major setback, but Liu Máng, Liu Bei's son, proposes using Zhang Lu’s Way of Five Pecks of Rice as a tool to stabilize the region without granting Zhang Lu too much power. Liu Máng suggests relocating Zhang Lu to Jiangzhou for preaching in exchange for control of Hanzhong. Meanwhile, Cao Cao is preoccupied with Ma Chao and other matters, giving Liu Bei the chance to focus on Sichuan without immediate threat from either Cao Cao or Sun Quan. Zhuge Liang is chosen to accompany the military expedition to Sichuan, while Pang Tong is persuaded to remain in Jingzhou, using humor to diffuse tension. The chapter highlights Liu Máng's cunning strategy and Liu Bei’s growing confidence in his plans to expand his control.

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